Menopause: Symptoms and Remedies

The time when a woman stops having menstrual periods is not a disease or illness but rather a transition between two phases of a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive life. Menopause is confirmed when a woman, misses her period for twelve straight months without other obvious causes.

Symptoms of menopause:

Shorter/Lighter periods (irregular/skipped periods)

Hot Flushes-a brief feeling of heat that may make the face and neck flushed, causes temporary red botches to appear on the chest, back and arms. Sweating and chills may follow.

Sleep Issues

Sex Problems-less estrogen leads to vaginal dryness which may make intercourse uncomfortable or painful.

Joint and muscle aches and pains

Mood swings

Headaches

Weight gain

Bladder control problems

Bone loss

Fatigue

There are many other range of symptoms that may show up in some women

Remedies to help ease the symptoms include:

Dress lighter

Regular exercise

Avoid spicy foods and heat

Supplements: Calcium, Vitamin E

Vaginal Estrogen creams and tablets

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Antidepressants

Overall, lifestyle modifications can help reduce the symptoms usually seen. Let’s stay healthy as we cross this bridge gracefully.

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